Chapter 330: 328. Auction begins (1/4)
Halfway through the conversation, Wen Ping shot him a glare, forcing him to stop talking.
He came here to complete a mission, to make the Immortal Sect’s products resonate throughout Cloud Sea City, thus earning a Realm Enhancement reward. The Realm Enhancement can use the Life Core, and if the Life Core Pendant swings again!
That would be splendid!
If there’s a surprising bonus, he could directly reach the Divine Profound Realm.
Therefore, he did not wish to meet the City Lord here, as knowing him wouldn’t carry much significance.
"Vortex Map, Brother Wen, you hold onto it. After all, it’s too precious, and if I keep it, I wouldn’t even trust myself." Mu Tian chuckled awkwardly, then turned to leave the room, heading straight toward Bai Hao.
At this time, the auction house was already sealed off.
Bai Hao personally led the sealing that prevented anyone from approaching.
This was done to ensure Lu Hai’s appearance wouldn’t stir up a storm. He had already convinced Lu Hai to switch his steed to a Wing Race Great Demon, as they really couldn’t find a horse suitable for Lu Hai that wouldn’t compromise his dignity.
"Commander Bai Hao, Young Master Wen refuses to meet."
"Refuses?" Bai Hao furrowed his brow, "To really ignore a Half-Step Mountain Suppression, this guy."
How would he explain this to Lu Hai?
"Alright, go about your tasks for now."
Sending Mu Tian away, Bai Hao stood there awaiting Lu Hai’s arrival.
An hour later, as dusk drew near, a black eagle suddenly appeared overhead, descending toward them.
Bai Hao knew the Deputy City Lord, Lu Hai, had arrived!
In the blink of an eye, the black eagle folded its wings and landed, lowering its head slowly, preparing for the person on its back to step down. But Lu Hai simply jumped down with his plump body, causing a thud despite not being high.
"My lord." Bai Hao, along with everyone else, bowed in greeting.
"Hasn’t started yet?"
"Soon, would you like to rest upstairs for a while?"
"No rest needed. Bring the Sect Leader of the Immortal Sect to meet me." Lu Hai said as he walked toward the auction house.
Bai Hao followed behind with a troubled expression, "My lord... he refuses to meet you." With that, he quickly imitated the black eagle, bowing his head, preparing for the Deputy City Lord’s reprimand.
"Then I shall go see him." With a Divine Profound Upper Realm Great Demon accompanying and the new Vortex Map in hand, it’s worth a visit.
"My lord, it’s not about who sees whom; he simply doesn’t wish to." Bai Hao smiled helplessly.
"Such an ego?"
"How about this, my lord, take a seat and rest first, I’ll negotiate for you." Saying so, Bai Hao gestured politely.
"This kid’s ego is bigger than mine. Even if his family has a Mountain Suppression Realm, it’s not here with him, right?" Although a bit annoyed, Lu Hai said nothing more, knowing that everything wouldn’t be resolved instantly.
No matter how the process unfolds, as long as Wen Ping eventually agrees to meet him, it’s fine.
Lu Hai went to the second floor, sat down in a private room, and soon fell asleep.
Gradually, night deepened.
Several carriages began arriving, pulled by Profound Realm Great Demons, even Divine Profound Great Demons. They paused by the roadside since the City Lord’s Mansion had sealed off the surroundings by a hundred meters, hence the arrival of over a dozen carriages without congestion.
Wen Ping also sat in a private box, being currently a distinguished guest of the Mu Family, located in the central No.1 box, offering a view of everyone from the front window, while remaining unseen by others.
Below, noise had already begun to rise, and with a glance, Wen Ping saw the seats filled with at least a few hundred people.
Mu Tian stood beside him, saying, "Don’t worry, Brother Wen, everyone here today will at least be Half-Step Divine Profound, guaranteeing the Vortex Map reaches a high price, letting you earn tremendously."
"Leave it to you." Wen Ping trusted Mu Tian’s ability in this domain.
Mu Tian promptly exited the box, but when he emerged, it was witnessed by everyone.
The crowd stared intently.
That box must be where the seller resides.
An elder with white eyebrows chuckled, "This Sect Leader lost the entire Sect but gained another achievement, not a bad trade."
"This new Vortex Map, wonder if it’s real or fake."
"Fake or not, with so many people here today, would he dare to deceive?"
The crowd buzzed with chatter.
Evidently, they believed the story Mu Tian had spread.
Quickly, Mu Tian went on stage, and instantly the auction house fell silent.
"Welcome, everyone, to our Mu Family’s auction house in Cloud Sea City. Today I will conduct the auction for you all items... including the two new Vortex Maps at the end."
With these words, the first auction item was brought onto the stage.
It was a celestial material, a red fruit necessary for Spiritual Cuisine.
"Starting bid, 100 pieces of White Crystal!"
"110."
"120."
...
The auction continued steadily until midnight — each item required introduction, each took time for bidding.
By the end, Mu Tian grew excited, replacing himself with an alluring, provocatively dressed woman.
"I am Mu Yue, greetings." As soon as the woman appeared, she enlivened the entire audience with her seductive demeanor, then clapped her hands, "Next is the highlight of this auction."
A maid brought forth a tray covered in a golden cloth, which Mu Yue slowly unveiled.
Instantly, everyone stood up.
"Is this truly the new Vortex Map?"
"Doesn’t seem like it!"
"Indeed, there’s no difference."
"Mu Tian, isn’t it time to bring down the Sect Leader of the Immortal Sect?" At this moment, a resonant voice sounded. As his voice rang out, the auction house began to join in chorus.
Mu Yue appeared awkward, not expecting such a scene, quickly casting a pleading glance at Mu Tian.
Mu Tian swiftly stepped up, "Sect Leader He, today we’re only auctioning items, please be seated."
"Hmph, sit down, but how do I know the Vortex Map is real? Five breaths of invincible defense... how can you prove it truly has this ability?" The middle-aged man surnamed He chuckled coldly.
Seeing that his disturbance was causing chaos in the venue, Mu Tian felt displeased.
However, he was the Sect Leader of a Three-star Influence, also in the Divine Profound Middle Realm!
Mu Tian immediately said, "We guarantee it with our entire Mu Family, Sect Leader He, satisfied now?"
The middle-aged man surnamed He snorted coldly, "What’s the worth of your Mu Family?"
"What a racket!"
Suddenly, a voice shouted angrily from the second floor.
The angry shout rattled the venue, causing everyone to go pale, knowing it was a Divine Profound Upper Realm speaking.
The speaker was Ji Liangping.
"He Ping, are you buying or not? If not, get out!" Ji Liangping popped his head out, his cold gaze sweeping over those causing a stir, then raised his hand, "I offer 300 pieces of White Crystal; any higher bids?"
"This..."
Seeing Ji Liangping speak, the crowd obediently sat down.
With Ji Liangping believing, what right did they have to doubt?
Expressing disbelief would be a challenge to the authority of the Divine Profound Upper Realm.
Even He Ping in the Divine Profound Middle Realm dared not do so.